Just got my K-01 for days ago and I'm going through the settings and features. This is an amazing camera. What an upgrade from my K-100D Super. Really looking
forward to using the video. Noticed that there is a firmware update from Pentax that addresses focusing issues. Is it really necessary to install this?

Just got my K-01 for days ago and I'm going through the settings and features. This is an amazing camera. What an upgrade from my K-100D Super. Really looking
forward to using the video. Noticed that there is a firmware update from Pentax that addresses focusing issues. Is it really necessary to install this?

Not strictly but you get a sizable increase in AF speed and accuracy. I saw a 20-50% boost there on mine with the FA 50 1.4 and my DA 40mm limited.

Thanks tdmsu, that was at a place called The Hui, on Maui. Its dedicated to the arts and hosts many art/photo/etc. events. A great place to check out what the k-01 can do, very happy with the camera IQ

Very nice! Especially that first one although I would have tried to get the light on her face instead of her shirt but that can be fixed in editing. The DA70 is great but I've always wondered how the FA77 stacks up against it since I definitely prefer the FA43 over the DA40.